Stuck Engine 1982 KZ440 LTD - Question

[register2]

Crap. I thought that this quote from KZ400.com, along with other things, implied one would go the opposite direction: "Less conventionally it has a chain primary drive, which in effect means the engine runs "backwards...""

I hope I didn't screw anything up!

Originally Posted by kawpaul

The engine should spin forwards as in the same direction as the chain and wheels.

[register2]

Just to update y'all, I bought a new engine that I'm picking up this weekend, so I'll let you know how that goes...!

[kawpaul]

Originally Posted by register2

Crap. I thought that this quote from KZ400.com, along with other things, implied one would go the opposite direction: "Less conventionally it has a chain primary drive, which in effect means the engine runs "backwards...""

I hope I didn't screw anything up!

That doesn't sound right to me. But trying to turn it backwards would not hurt it. You did not even get it to turn did you? I tried turning mine backwards and it would not. But turned over easy going forward. Not sure why that is.
Mine has a primary chain too.

[aaronrkelly]

I hope this works out for you.....but have you checked what a running bike would cost in your area.

Ive bought two of these in my area.....1 cost me $375 and needed carbs cleaned.....just cleaned....nothing else. Had 6K miles on it and flawless.

The other needed nothing and I gave $450 for it......around 10K miles.

These smaller bikes are cheap (atleast in my area but I certainly dont know prices everywhere). I cant imagine putting any money into one and coming out ahead in the end.